Lenexa, Kansas Struggles To House Rising Homeless Population

Worsening American desperation & poverty hit this suburban enclave that struggles to cope with the crisis at its doorstop.

Here's more perspective as Winter makes the situation even worse . . .

"The Hope Faith shelter in Kansas City and Project 10 20 in Lenexa opened for the season Sunday. As the only cold weather shelter in Johnson County, Project 10 20 expects to hit its capacity quickly. The city of Lenexa only allows the shelter to have 30 beds. President Barb McEver says she cant imagine turning anyone away, so they fill the beds here then they try to find anyone else that walks into their doors a hotel room for a few nights or another shelter that isn't full."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

As winter hits, Lenexa cold weather shelter braces for overflow

The Hope Faith shelter in Kansas City and Project 10 20 in Lenexa opened for the season Sunday, providing the homeless population with a warm place to sleep.